Lao PDR

NEWS New ideas and activities related to urban public space and governance Research ideas, proposed initiatives and interest: 1. Compilation of terminology and definition of urban public space in Laos. 2. Integrate urban public space in the master planning of Vientiane and /or Luangprabang 3. Initiatives for efficient use of existing public spaces in Vientiane or Luangprabang.	Country Information Urban Development Trends & Challenges Contacts
Proposed new Initiatives (Long Term): • Strengthen the existing contacts and • extending the country network by new qualified and interested Lao participants for attending the next expert seminars • Join the DAAD programme and become Alumni How to strengthen the ForUm Lao country group: • to develop an e-mailing-list to link and share information between the network members • Public Works and Transport Institute should be the focal point for collaboration within the members • Connecting other organizations related to urban development to join the network • Intensify the link with DAAD in Lao PDR (contact person to Mrs. Simone Heine, DAAD Luang Prabang) for getting support in terms of financial and technical aspects

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